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article3893593Mon, 5 Nov 2012 18:54:00 UThttp://www.chron.com/opinion/editorials/article/Fix-our-sidewalks-4004745.php
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Perhaps it's time for Houston to join the ranks of many cities and celebrate Halloween festivities with a formal parade, shutting down the streets much like the ever-popular gay pride parade. Narrow sidewalks, unnecessary grass buffers, relatively high speed limits and a dearth of crosswalks impose a suburban sensibility on an increasingly urban area. [...] the sidewalks that do exist often suffer from disrepair, cracked and broken by tree roots or worn by age. Projects like Complete Streets offer steps in the right direction, broadening the focus beyond cars and giving pedestrians greater footing when it comes to urban design. Just as the Grand Parkway supports exurban business development such as Exxon's new campus in north Harris County, walkable areas like Montrose and Washington Avenue need sidewalks that serve their businesses appropriately. ]]>
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